How do objects move in the Solar System?
Inner Planets and Outer Planets - What are the Planets like?
How do people study the Solar System?
What are Constellations?
Key Terms
solar system, star, planet, asteroid, comet, orbit, axis
inner planets, outer planets, gas giants
telescope, space probe
constellation
Grade
4
Big Idea
Planets and Other Objects in SpaceGuiding Questions
How do objects move in the Solar System?Inner Planets and Outer Planets - What are the Planets like?
How do people study the Solar System?
What are Constellations?
Key Terms
solar system, star, planet, asteroid, comet, orbit, axisinner planets, outer planets, gas giants
telescope, space probe
constellation
Materials/ Resources Students
Harcourt WookbooksMaterials/ Resources Teachers
Websites
www.sciencea-z.com - The Solar Systemwww.magicschoolbus.com -Space Chase
www.factmonster.com -
www.kidsastronomy.com
www.brainpop.com -
Content/ Skills
Assessments
Classroom Observations, ChecklistsGraphic Organizer for Chapter Concepts
Student Outcomes
Field Trip Suggestions